What a hilariously scary photo. Editor’s note: It’s the preseason and we’re not going whole-hog Last Call because, let’s be honest, the Kings are not going to be world-beaters this season. Also, did I mention it’s still the preseason? (Wait, it’s actually over now[...]

Editor’s note: It’s the preseason and we’re not going whole-hog Last Call because, let’s be honest, the Jazz are not going to be world-beaters this season. Also, did I mention it’s still the preseason? Still, we have some takeaways from the game, packed in a nice little[...]

1. Would you feel comfortable building around a core of Gordon Hayward, Derrick Favors, and Enes Kanter? Patrick James, (@patrickmjames): I like all three guys, but I’d rather think of it as building “with” them than building “around” them. You still need a fourth guy w[...]

Editor’s note: It’s the preseason and we’re not going whole-hog Last Call because, let’s be honest, the Nuggets are not going to be world-beaters this season. Also, did I mention it’s still the preseason? Still, we have some takeaways from the game, packed in a nice little doggy bag for you to[...]

Editor’s note: Once again, we’re eschewing the full force of Last Call for a more preseason-appropriate version (that means it’s shorter). But hey, we’re still here — regardless of how sloppy the game was. Because even in the bleak senselessness of a scrimmage loss to Portlan[...]

1. Are the Clippers due for a slow start to the regular season with Matt Barnes, J.J. Redick, Reggie Bullock, and Blake Griffin all missing so many games? Patrick James, (@patrickmjames): My grandmother and I used to play cribbage, and whenever I’d get off to a good start, she’d say R[...]

Editor’s note: It’s the preseason and we’re not going whole-hog Last Call because, let’s be honest, the Suns are not going to be world-beaters this season. Also, did I mention it’s still the preseason? Still, we have some takeaways from the game, packed in a nice little[...]

1. How scared are you of what Eric Bledsoe might do in this game? Andrew Han, (@andrewthehan): On a scale of zero to Stephen King’s “It”, I’m a healthy zero. I can never be scared of Eric Bledsoe’s success. Just infinitely sad that it will never be for the Clips. Love y[...]